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Pair of women's mules
Possibly European
1720–1740s
Object Place: Europe (possibly)
Medium/Technique
Paper embroidered with mica and straw, lined with silk, silk thread, wood heel covered with silk, and leather sole
Dimensions
10 x 7.5 x 19.5 cm (3 15/16 x 2 15/16 x 7 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number44.486a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionPaper upper solidly embroidered with mica held in cloisons formed by plaited and netted straw in conventional floral motif. Pointed toe. Green silk covered Louis heel. Leather sole. Pale green silk binding at edges. White silk insole, red silk lining. Condition: heavily soiled, some splitting silks.